Did you know that over 20,000 Australian women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, making it the most prevalent form of cancer for women? That’s all the more reason why you should spend up to support research this October.
There’s good news if you’re in need of a beauty restock this month: just by shopping some of your favourite hair, skin, fragrance and body products, you can help fight cancer.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a huge number of beauty brands are raising much-needed funding by donating part or all proceeds of certain “pink” products this month to support breast cancer research, treatment and care facilities.
The best bit? You’ll benefit, not only from the fresh beauty loot, but from the feel-good effects of putting your spending power towards something that will help the 20,000-plus Australian women who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
It’s still the leading cancer in Aussie women, and a cause close to many of our hearts, so when it comes to shopping pink products in October, there’s no such thing as buyer’s remorse.
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Does breast cancer run in your family?
Five to 10 per cent of all breast cancers are hereditary, meaning the genetic mutation is passed down directly from a parent and can often result in more aggressive forms of the disease.
Join author and TV presenter Annabel Crabbe as she quizzes Australia’s leading breast cancer experts about the role genetics plays, as well as developments in treatment, who can get genetic testing done, the breast cancer risk factors to know and more during a live online Q&A discussion on Monday, October 24, from 5pm.
The experts who will be lending their insights on the evening include professors Kelly-Anne Phillips and Geoff Lindeman, Dr Milita Zaheed, a staff specialist in cancer genetics and chair of the NSW/ACT Familial Cancer Clinics community of practice, and Karen Alexander, whose family– including herself – have the BRCA gene mutation.
Crabbe will lead the discussion, but also put crowd-sourced questions to the panellists. The session is free and online. Submit a question to the panellists or register your interest here.
Lash Therapy Eyebrow Serum, $79.95, lashtherapyaustralia.com.au
10 per cent of sales this month go to breast cancer foundations.
Sundae Cherry On Top Whipped Shower Foam, $20, sundaebody.com.au
$2 from every purchase will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).
Jo Malone Limited-Edition Peony & Blush Suede Cologne, $229, jomalone.com.au
$50 from the purchase price will go to the NBCF.
Rawkanvas Sol Hydrating Gel Moisturiser, $49, rawkanvas.com
10 per cent of sales on pink products in October will go to charities supporting breast cancer research.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex, $159, esteelauder.com.au
20 per cent of the purchase price will go to the NBCF.
Naked Sundays SPF50 Glow + Go Hydrating Lip Oil, $29.95, nakedsundays.com
$5 from every pink lip oil will be donated to charities.
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Bangn Body Pink Firming Lotion, $48, bangnbody.com
$10 from every Pink Tube will be donated to the NBCF.
Tribe Resurfacing 2-in-1 Exfoliant, $55, tribeskincare.com.au
$5 from each online sale during October will be donated to the NBCF.
Mavala Caress Toning Lotion, $14.95, mavala.com.au
$3 from the purchase price will be donated to the NBCF.
Clinique Limited-Edition Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, $70, clinique.com.au
Clinique will donate $10 from the purchase price to the NBCF.
Ghd Platinum+ Limited-Edition Hair Straightener in Orchard Pink, $385, ghdhair.com/au
$20 from each Orchid Pink Collection product will be donated to the NBCF.
Esmi Limited Edition Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum, $70, esmi.com.au
$10 from every purchase will be donated to the NBCF.
Get moving with activewear that cares
Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Fleece Sweatshirt, $229, ralphlauren.com.au
25 per cent of proceeds goto breast cancer charities.
Boody Shaper Crop Bra, $27.95, and Classic Bikini, $15.95, boody.com.au
All profits go to the McGrath Foundation.
iStrap Pink Hero Sport Band for Apple Watch, $19.99, istrap.com.au
$5 from every band sold is donated to the NBCF.
LSKD Fusion X-short, $70, and unisex sweater, $90, lskd.co
The NBCF will receive 5 per cent of sales from LSKD’s 54-piece breast cancer activewear collection.
